In celebration of International Women’s Day, Insight Vacations is shining a spotlight on its Women-Only Tours, a pioneering collection of 11 premium itineraries crafted for women, by women. These small-group tours have quickly become a top choice for female travelers, delivering extraordinary cultural experiences, authentic connections, and a shared sense of adventure in some of the world’s most captivating destinations.
The demand for women-only travel continues to soar. According to recent industry trend reports, independent female travel set to boom in 2025 with 71% of solo luxury travelers being women. Travel Advisors are maximizing sales opportunities with strong bookings for 2025 and 2026 Insight Vacations departures, proving that female-led exploration is here to stay.
A Surge in Demand & Unmissable Destinations
Recent booking insights reveal fascinating trends among Insight Vacations’ Women-Only Tours:
- Top Performing Tours & Destinations for 2025: Northern Capitals, Country Roads of Portugal, Best of Morocco, Country Roads of Italy, Scenic Scotland, Splendors of Egypt.
- Most Popular Tours & Destinations for 2026: Best of Morocco, Country Roads of Italy, Country Roads of Portugal, Northern Capitals, Peru with Machu Picchu.
- Guest Profile: The average age of travelers is 66, with the largest age groups being 61-70 (28%) and 71-80 (26%).
- Travel Styles: A remarkable 42% of guests travel solo, while 58% opt for a companion – underscoring the appeal of supportive, community-driven travel experiences.
- Best Months to Travel: May leads in popularity, followed by September, June/August, July, and October/November.
Tours created for Women, by Women
Each Women-Only Tour is meticulously designed to provide meaningful cultural exchanges and immersive local experiences. Featuring female Travel Directors and spotlighting inspirational women from around the world, these tours celebrate female entrepreneurs, artisans, historians, and leaders.
Mae Cheah, Managing Director of The Travel Corporation (TTC) Tour Brands, highlights the uniqueness of these tours:
“Our Women-Only Tours offer everything you’d expect from Insight Vacations – premium accommodations, premium dining, and immersive experiences – but with a deeper focus on women’s stories and contributions across the globe. From master artisans to award winning chefs and champion athletes, these journeys celebrate and elevate women in every destination.”
Insightful Experiences That Make a Difference
Whether it’s dining with Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, Norway’s multi-award-winning hurdler, meeting renowned Moroccan chef Najat Kaanache, or connecting with female winemakers in Italy, these encounters go far beyond standard sightseeing. The MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences woven into each itinerary ensure that every trip leaves a lasting impact – both for travelers and the communities they visit.
Travel That Inspires and Empowers
With premium 5- and 4-star accommodations, Insider Access to cultural treasures, and Insightful Encounters with the locals, Insight Vacations ensures every journey is seamless and deeply enriching. For women seeking a travel experience that is curated, immersive, and filled with meaningful connections, Insight Vacations’ Women-Only Tours are the ultimate choice for 2025 and 2026 adventures.
For example, in Oslo, Norway, on Northern Capitals, guests will dine with Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a multi-award-winning Norwegian hurdler who shares her experience as an elite athlete of the highest level. Guests will marvel at her medals and hear about her journey to international acclaim as a champion hurdler, while breaking barriers as the first female athlete in Norwegian history to achieve her level of success.
In Umbria, Italy on Country Roads of Italy guests will visit the women-run winery, Lungerotti, where sisters Chiara and Teresa, alongside their mother Maria Grazia, create outstanding wines. Founded by their father Giorgio, pioneer of modern Italian oenology and one of the great names in Italian winemaking, guests will learn how these talented women are preserving traditions while innovating for the future while indulging in a wine and olive oil tasting at the cellar door.
And in Memphis, Tennessee, USA on the Country Roads of the Deep South, guests will meet civil rights activist and historian, Elaine Lee Turner for a transformative city tour, focusing on women’s rights and civil rights movements. Guests will learn how she participated in the Selma March in 1965 as well as the Meredith March Against Fear in 1966, where she met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other prominent Civil Rights leaders. Guests will also learn about notable figures such as Frances Wright, the first woman in America to act publicly and oppose slavery, and Ida B. Wells, a teacher, a journalist, anti-lynching Crusader, Suffragist and a social worker. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports UN Sustainable Development Goal: 10, Reduced Inequalities.
